Python vs cheaper brand gravel vacuum.

[Bdoggy]

I saw this enomol Gravel Vacuum on Amazon. It comes with a 30ft hose and is only $35. The Python vacuums seem to go for a bit more.
Is there any real difference in these products?.
Thanks.
B.

 

[Oblio]

I saw this enomol Gravel Vacuum on Amazon. It comes with a 30ft hose and is only $35. The Python vacuums seem to go for a bit more.
Is there any real difference in these products?.
Thanks.
B.

I've only used a Python and can recommend it. The big cost of these is the hose. Speculating, but the Python hose my be more pliable, larger ID, less danger of toxic chemical leeching.

 

[connorlindeman]

The difference is likely quality.

I have the python and its built like a tank. I've heard stories of people that have had there for many many years. You can also replace individual parts, which is a huge plus.

IMO, get the python. You wont regret it.

 

[Alice B]

I have an 18 year old python, just did water changes with it. Better quality, larger more flexible tubing, and yes you can get parts.

 

[Fishmanic]

I've been using Python for 9 years now without any issues.

 

[Bdoggy]

The difference is likely quality.

I have the python and its built like a tank. I've heard stories of people that have had there for many many years. You can also replace individual parts, which is a huge plus.

IMO, get the python. You wont regret it.

Right... The hose. That's the thing. I'm trying to make my life easier because I'm currently hauling water around in a bucket for water changes.
The bathroom sink is probably about 15-20 feet away... So the Python options I see come with a 50' hose for $85... So ya that's why I'm considering the cheaper one.
I probably only need 30' of hose.

 

[Fishmanic]

If you can get away with a 25 ft hose, python makes a 25 foot version for cheaper than 50 ft version.

 

[Oblio]

Right... The hose. That's the thing. I'm trying to make my life easier because I'm currently hauling water around in a bucket for water changes.
The bathroom sink is probably about 15-20 feet away... So the Python options I see come with a 50' hose for $85... So ya that's why I'm considering the cheaper one.
I probably only need 30' of hose.

If you can afford it, you may need that extra hose at a later time, and your Python will still be with you. Within reason, more hose is better. Also, flow rate (and suction) is proportional to the ID of the hose.

 

[Alice B]

I have the 25 ft python, hopefully they still sell it. Price that one. And I used to have the one with the blue ends, I think Aqueon now, and that hose only lasted a couple of years